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Sideline Coaching
Sideline Coaching is any type of illegal coaching from the sidelines or in the stands from a coaching staff, sub-players, or members of the audience. Rule 18.05 in the NPPL handbook states that spectators may not make comments about play which are likely to be heard by players on the field. Spectators also are prohibited from issuing instructions to players on the field. One of the most important that makes the games interesting is the element of surprise, and not knowing which bunkers and sections or bunkers certain players are in. Players go to great lengths to support one another and keep the enemy guessing. Players are much more difficult to eliminate when you don't know which bunker they are in or which side of the bunker they are going to come from. Some bunkers like the Snake, Giant Temple, and Bumper and built wide, and make it more difficult to just line up a perfect shot and wait for the player to come out. If spectators or sideline players continue Sideline Coaching and giving away players' positions, the team whose players are being called out is at a distinct disadvantage if they are the only ones being called out.
Sideline Coaching is prohibited in the NPPL, PSP, and Millennium Series for sub-players and spectators in the audience. In the PSP and , team coaches are allowed to issue instructions and give advice from the sidelines. The NPPL prohibits Sideline Coaching of any kind, whether it is from coaches, players, or spectators. That being said, these types of rules are difficult to enforce when it comes to the spectators in the stands. Generally, the paintball industry thrives on the enthusiasm of the younger generations of paintball fans and players, and their energy at pro events in encouraged. Though league rules state that making calls like "Snake Hot" or "" can result in expulsions from the sporting complex, these rules are rarely enforced. Sideline Coaching from players is more enforceable since these players clearly know better, and its level of enforcement depends on the particular tournament. Some tournament series leagues include the , the , , and CXBL.
While the rules concerning Sideline Coaching are not strictly enforced, the referees do everything they can to make sure that these types of behaviors do not get out of hand. If the ref does observe an obvious violation of league rules, he may call a One-For-One Penalty. A referee calls a One-For-One Penalty by using an eliminated signal followed by a double fist up and down movement with both arms in front of the body. The referee then pulls an armband and signals One-For-One again. Referees also have the responsibility of inspecting a player's uniform to make sure that all of their clothing meets league regulations. A player is expected to wear a goggle system that meets or exceeds ASTM standards. Players are not allowed to wear any type of clothing that is not necessary or that could be construed as padding.
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